Leah Rothstein is co-author, with Richard Rothstein, of "Just Action," a sequel to "The Color of Law." While in "The Color of Law," Mr. Rothstein described how government policy created residential segregation, "Just Action" will describe how local community groups can begin to redress the wrongs of segregation.

Ms. Rothstein has worked on public policy and community change, from the grassroots to the halls of government. She has led the Alameda and San Francisco probation departments’ research on reforming community corrections policy and practice to be focused on rehabilitation, not punishment.

She has been a consultant to nonprofit housing developers, cities and counties, redevelopment agencies, and private firms on community development and affordable housing policy, practice, and finance. Her policy work is informed by her years as a labor and community organizer, working on issues such as housing, environmental justice, workplace safety, and youth leadership.

Social Justice, Prison Reform Policy, Public Policy, Civil Rights, Law, Consulting, Community Improvement, Non-Profit,